Avalanche Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $30.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- September 21 to June 26
- Sites
- 87 total · 87 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 406-888-7800
- Coordinates
- 48.6765, -113.8185
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Avalanche campground is located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The campground accommodates tent and RV campers. However, only 50 sites will accommodate vehicle lengths up to 26 feet. All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window. Recreation Avalanche is in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. Two popular day hikes offer spectacular scenery and glimpses of birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. Facilities The sites are relatively spread apart and provide privacy for both RV and tent campers. Potable water is available seasonally in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Avalanche Campground free?
No. Avalanche Campground charges $30.00. 87 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Avalanche Campground?
Avalanche Campground has 87 sites on record. 87 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Avalanche Campground open?
The season on record runs September 21 to June 26. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Avalanche Campground?
Approximate driving distance via Going-to-the-Sun Road from West entrance: 15.7mi from St. Mary entrance: 34mi
What is the weather like at Avalanche Campground?
Glacier's weather is highly variable and can be extreme. Warm days and cool nights are the norm in summer. Even when it's in the 80s and 90s in the daytime it can cool down into the 40s at night. Hikers setting out on a warm summer day, should still bring along rain gear and lots of extra clothing. Dressing in layers is key to a comfortable visit all year long.
Nearby
- Sprague Creek Campground5.7 mi
- MANY GLACIER CAMPGROUND10.5 mi
- Fish Creek Campground11.5 mi
- FISH CREEK CAMPGROUND11.7 mi
- Apgar Campground12.9 mi
- APGAR GROUP SITES12.9 mi
- Rising Sun Campground13.6 mi
- Big Creek Campground (flathead Nf, Mt)16.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
